Sarah Lentz

Sarah Lentz started writing for BAM in late May of 2022 and quickly realized she was exactly where she wanted to be (and still is). Before BAM, she worked as a freelance writer. She lives in Minnesota with her four kids and, in her free time, is writing her next book.

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Lentz's Latest Posts:

Agent Strategy

10 States with the Most Vacant Homes in 2025

A new study by Highland Cabinetry reveals the 10 U.S. states with the most vacant homes, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Realtor.com. With over 16 million empty properties nationwide, the report highlights key trends agents can use to educate clients and build trust.

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Housing Market

Down Payments Shrink for the First Time Since 2023

The latest Redfin report shows the typical U.S. homebuyer put down $62,468 in April 2025—down about 1% year over year, marking the first annual decline in nearly two years. Byron Lazine broke down the numbers in today’s Hot Sheet.

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This CEO Just Spelled Out the Biggest Rebrand Idea for NAR
Real Estate News

This CEO Just Spelled Out the Biggest Rebrand Idea for NAR

In his BAM interview with Byron Lazine, James Dwiggins calls for a pivot from the National Association of Realtors to the National Association of Homeowners, laying out the reasons and explaining why NAR’s current governance structure will be its downfall.

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Housing Market

Grant Cardone Blames One Person for the Housing Crisis

During his appearance on FOX Business Live’s Mornings with Maria, Grant Cardone blamed Fed Chair Jerome Powell for the housing affordability crisis, sparking a lively debate with Wall Street veteran Kenny Polcari over interest rates and market recovery.

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Housing Market

Investor Selling At An All-Time High

A new Realtor.com report shows investor sellers made up a record 10.8% of home sales in 2024, while investor buyers accounted for 13.0%. Small investors drove the trend, making up 59.2% of investor purchases and buying 361,900 homes.

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